Mapping	Notes	Date
Is superseded by PSPGEN116 - Facilitate the effective implementation of diversity and inclusion strategies	Non-equivalent. Unit Code and Title changed. Application and terminology updated, additions to Elements, PCs, PE and FS added and AC clarified.	02/Apr/2022
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPGOV505A - Promote diversity	Unit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit.	06/Mar/2016

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	07/Mar/2016

CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
CSC - Correctional Services Training Package	Correctional Services Training Package	2.0-4.1
PSP - Public Sector Training Package	Public Sector Training Package	1.0,2.0-3.1,4.0

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
PSP50116 - Diploma of Government	Diploma of Government	Superseded	1
PSP50516 - Diploma of Trade Measurement	Diploma of Trade Measurement	Superseded	1
PSP50316 - Diploma of Government Security	Diploma of Government Security	Current	1
PSP50716 - Diploma of Fraud Control	Diploma of Fraud Control	Current	1
CSC50115 - Diploma of Correctional Administration	Diploma of Correctional Administration	Superseded	2-3
PSP50216 - Diploma of Court Operations	Diploma of Court Operations	Current	1
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PSPSS00046 - Public Sector Manager	Public Sector Manager	Superseded	1
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Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	080313	Public And Health Care Administration

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	080313	Public And Health Care Administration	09/Aug/2016

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPGOV505A Promote diversity.

Unit code updated
Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards
All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to promote diversity within an organisation. It includes providing diversity input to strategies, policies and plans, attracting, developing and promoting a diverse workforce, and monitoring diversity outcomes.

This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within the public sector.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

General

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Provide diversity input to strategies, policies and plans	1.1 Collect, analyse and use quantitative and qualitative workplace diversity data for planning strategies, policies and plans to achieve a more diverse workforce. 1.2 Compare workplace diversity data with data on the diversity of the organisation's client base and the community it serves to ensure strategies, policies and plans are responsive to all stakeholders. 1.3 Develop diversity strategies in consultation with stakeholders, including people from key equity groups and clients. 1.4 Develop measures to evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of workplace strategies, policies and plans in relation to diversity. 1.5 Include actions to address the implementation of workplace diversity objectives in workplace business plans. 1.6 Incorporate reporting and feedback processes into strategies and plans.
2. Attract, develop and promote a diverse workforce	2.1 Integrate diversity principles and underpin human resources policies and practices in the work area. 2.2 Promote and implement strategies to increase the recruitment and retention of equity groups and others who don't fit the dominant organisational paradigm. 2.3 Identify barriers that prevent the recruitment, retention and progression of staff from diverse backgrounds and develop strategies to address them. 2.4 Identify and tailor development opportunities to address the needs of a diverse workforce in accordance with diversity objectives and resourcing constraints. 2.5 Identify and mentor individuals with the capacity to operate in a variety of business and cultural settings to maximise their contribution to the organisation and its clients. 2.6 Create a harmonious and supportive work environment by valuing and promoting the benefits of a diverse workforce to those working within the business unit and/or the organisation.
3. Monitor diversity outcomes	3.1 Evaluate employee data and feedback from staff or interviews to identify changes and trends in diversity outcomes for the work area. 3.2 Monitor progress against workplace diversity effectiveness measures and policy and/or legal obligations, report outcomes and make adjustments to the diversity strategy or objectives to ensure its continued relevance and success.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPGOV505A Promote diversity.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

analysing diversity data
planning and developing diversity objectives and effectiveness measures
developing, monitoring and reporting on the progress of diversity strategies
communicating with people from diverse backgrounds
responding to diversity, including disability and gender
managing diverse teams
applying intercultural management
using communication involving exchanges of complex oral information
using a variety of words and language structures to explain complex ideas to diverse audiences
interpreting and explaining complex, formal documents and assisting others to apply them in the workplace
preparing written advice and reports requiring reasoning and accuracy of expression

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

qualitative and quantitative data analysis
cultural diversity, including issues of racism, discrimination, harassment and victimisation
benefits of workplace diversity
strategies to overcome challenges associated with workplace diversity
equal employment opportunity, access and equity principles
productive diversity principles including flexibility, multiplicity, devolution, negotiation and pluralism
the relationship between a culture of valuing diversity and the achievement of the organisation's core business plans and strategies
institutional racism and resulting indirect discrimination
jurisdictional legislation, instructions, directions and standards that underpin or impact on workplace diversity
public sector policies, practices and procedures related to diversity

Assessment Conditions

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Unit of competency details

PSPGEN047 - Promote diversity (Release 1)

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